Multimedia Resources

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Audio 1: Discovering Interesting Research Topics
Description: Offers heuristics for finding interesting research topics.
LO: 2-1: Generate appropriate research questions for a psychological study.

Audio 2: Preparing for an Excellent Conference Presentation
Description: A guide for developing an effective presentation at an academic conference.
LO: 2-5: Compare different methods of communicating research findings.

Video 1: Tips for Searching PsycINFO
Description: How to turn a research question into a literature search in psycINFO.
LO: 2-2: Demonstrate how to conduct a literature review for a research question.

Video 2: Parts of a Journal Article
Description: Walking through the important parts of a scholarly journal article.
LO: 2-3: Locate relevant information in an empirical journal article.

Web 1: Descriptive vs. Causal Questions
Description: Brief comparison of descriptive and causal questions/hypotheses.
LO: 2-3: Locate relevant information in an empirical journal article.

Web 2: APA Sample Paper
Description: Sample APA Paper from the APA Style Manual.
LO: 2-4: Demonstrate scientific writing in APA style.